Import/export HS code 0908: Nutmeg, mace, and cardamoms
Whole or processed spices like nutmeg, mace, and cardamoms, used for cooking and flavoring
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* UK only, last 24 months analysed
Imports by country
What this shows: Import market volume by exporter country into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Guatemala | 15,072,962 |
| Netherlands | 6,393,920 |
| Viet Nam | 4,707,293 |
| Indonesia | 3,143,606 |
| India | 2,250,141 |
Countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month volume, right side by second 12-month volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guatemala | 7,593,441 | 7,479,521 | -113,920 |
| Netherlands | 3,017,558 | 3,376,362 | +358,804 |
| Viet Nam | 1,930,434 | 2,776,859 | +846,425 |
| Indonesia | 1,708,718 | 1,434,888 | -273,830 |
| India | 1,003,554 | 1,246,587 | +243,033 |
| Spain | 1,002,070 | 888,631 | -113,439 |
| France | 899,551 | 987,877 | +88,326 |
| Italy | 667,505 | 495,784 | -171,721 |
| Sri Lanka | 355,368 | 585,429 | +230,061 |
| Germany | 251,881 | 459,573 | +207,692 |
Imports by country of origin
What this shows: Import volume by production origin country. Differences from exporter-country data can indicate re-export routes.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Guatemala | 20,996,426 |
| Indonesia | 6,307,367 |
| Viet Nam | 2,342,407 |
| India | 2,322,002 |
| Spain | 1,967,236 |
Country of origin rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guatemala | 10,545,629 | 10,450,797 | -94,832 |
| Indonesia | 3,282,058 | 3,025,309 | -256,749 |
| Viet Nam | 853,202 | 1,489,205 | +636,003 |
| India | 1,094,933 | 1,227,069 | +132,136 |
| Spain | 1,009,151 | 958,085 | -51,066 |
| Netherlands | 475,591 | 665,030 | +189,439 |
| Italy | 615,836 | 508,684 | -107,152 |
| Germany | 301,948 | 798,450 | +496,502 |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 155,358 | 813,521 | +658,163 |
| Sri Lanka | 379,148 | 584,042 | +204,894 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 20 |
| Inner London - East | 9 |
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 6 |
UK regions rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: UK regions are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month importer count, right side by second 12-month importer count, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| UK region | First 12m | Second 12m | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 13 | 18 | +5 |
| Inner London - East | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Kent | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 4 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 29,360,652 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,096,050 |
| Air transport | 1,050,660 |
| Other | 83,991 |
Transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,139,706 | 15,220,946 | +1,081,240 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,528,500 | 5,567,550 | +1,039,050 |
| Air transport | 545,245 | 505,415 | -39,830 |
| Other | 17,306 | 66,685 | +49,379 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 20,026,993 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,582,912 |
| Dover | 3,676,526 |
| Southampton | 2,594,257 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,069,447 |
Port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 11,434,371 | 8,592,622 | -2,841,749 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,867,369 | 4,715,543 | +2,848,174 |
| Dover | 1,571,952 | 2,104,574 | +532,622 |
| Southampton | 589,727 | 2,004,530 | +1,414,803 |
| Eurotunnel | 957,009 | 1,112,438 | +155,429 |
| London | 957,343 | 731,272 | -226,071 |
| Harwich | 596,211 | 1,036,805 | +440,594 |
| Immingham Docks | 277,931 | 291,092 | +13,161 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 355,122 | 127,660 | -227,462 |
| Portsmouth | 244,794 | 98,709 | -146,085 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 57 |
| Manufacture of food products | 35 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 16 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 9 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 26 |
| 2025-11 | 25 |
| 2025-10 | 24 |
| 2025-09 | 18 |
| 2025-08 | 21 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 36 |
| 0-1m | 22 |
| 15m-54m | 21 |
| 54m+ | 21 |
| Other | 6 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Exports by country
What this shows: Export market volume by destination country from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 7,240,000 |
| Ireland | 992,850 |
| United States | 724,720 |
| Germany | 423,898 |
| Guyana | 146,108 |
Export countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Destination countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export volume, right side by second 12-month export volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 3,583,318 | 3,656,682 | +73,364 |
| Ireland | 493,767 | 499,083 | +5,316 |
| United States | 288,680 | 436,040 | +147,360 |
| Germany | 195,916 | 227,982 | +32,066 |
| Guyana | 0 | 146,108 | +146,108 |
| Spain | 16,284 | 105,084 | +88,800 |
| France | 66,977 | 26,991 | -39,986 |
| Sweden | 46,172 | 35,088 | -11,084 |
| India | 59,808 | 0 | -59,808 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 0 | 52,341 | +52,341 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Greece | 10,196 |
| Turkey | 1,856 |
| XI | 1,855 |
| Belgium | 1,532 |
| Indonesia | 645 |
Export origin countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greece | 7,545 | 2,651 | -4,894 |
| Turkey | 0 | 1,856 | +1,856 |
| XI | 1,073 | 782 | -291 |
| Belgium | 332 | 1,200 | +868 |
| Indonesia | 645 | 0 | -645 |
| India | 43 | 0 | -43 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,113,393 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,098,806 |
| Air transport | 34,325 |
| Other | 29,729 |
Export transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,494,810 | 4,618,583 | +123,773 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 438,305 | 660,501 | +222,196 |
| Air transport | 4,537 | 29,788 | +25,251 |
| Other | 18,933 | 10,796 | -8,137 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,668,605 |
| Felixstowe | 2,797,651 |
| Holyhead | 550,369 |
| Southampton | 498,686 |
| Immingham Docks | 456,703 |
Export port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,328,769 | 2,339,836 | +11,067 |
| Felixstowe | 1,242,884 | 1,554,767 | +311,883 |
| Holyhead | 256,509 | 293,860 | +37,351 |
| Southampton | 151,060 | 347,626 | +196,566 |
| Immingham Docks | 283,741 | 172,962 | -110,779 |
| Liverpool Docks | 242,234 | 197,777 | -44,457 |
| Harwich | 249,071 | 70,321 | -178,750 |
| Dover | 0 | 159,177 | +159,177 |
| Heysham | 75,602 | 69,795 | -5,807 |
| London Gateway Port | 38,196 | 65,472 | +27,276 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 0908
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Whole or processed spices like nutmeg, mace, and cardamoms, used for cooking and flavoring